Definition of Sensitive
Sensitive
sen·si·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
(of a person) highly responsive or susceptible;
e.g. I found him to be a sensitive and caring person.
(adjective)
quick to detect and react to slight changes or influences;
e.g. The new glucose monitor is a lot more sensitive to changes in glucose levels than the old one.
(adjective)
touchy;
e.g. The nature of this topic is rather sensitive, so I suggest that young children should not listen in on this.
(adjective)
thoughtful and having a delicate appreciation of others' feelings;
e.g. I am very grateful to my mentor for her sensitive handling of my mental health when trying to help me.
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